2022
Earmarking State Tax Revenues (April 2022)
The Tax Impact of Applying the “ABC” Test to Independent Contractors (April 2022)
BHI offers testimony on estate tax reform in Massachusetts (January 2022)
2021
Untaxing New York Manufacturers II (November 2021)
Moving toward a Georgia Flat Tax (November 2021)
BHI study shows proposed “Millionaire’s Tax” is harmful to state’s economy (June 2021)
2019
New BHI study on the Trump tariffs (September 2019)
2018
The Economic Effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the U.S. and Massachusetts (October 2018)
Untaxing New York Manufacturers (October 2018)
Iowa Tax Reform Legislation Will Boost the State Economy (September 2018)
Rolling Back the Sales Tax to 5%: A Win for Massachusetts (May 2018)
Taking a Bite Out of Jobs: The Economic Effects of a Sales Tax
Increase on Restaurant Meals (March 2018)
2017
The Economic Effects of a Meals Tax on Virginia Localities (August 2017)
2016
BHI-NCPA-DCGE Model: The Intergenerational Effects of the Trump Tax Plan (December 2016)
BHI Testimony on 15-17, the Proposed Graduated Income Tax (January 2016)
2015
The U.S. Corporation Income Tax: A Primer for U.S. Policy Makers (July 2015)
2014
Can State Pull Its Punches? New tax policy needed to help Wisconsin prosper: A BHI Study (June 2014)
2013
Proposed Tax Increases for Infrastructure and Education in the Commonwealth: An Economic Analysis (May 2013)
BHI Study: MA public sector pension system puts taxpayers at risk (February 2013)
Repealing Oklahoma Franchise Tax: Lowering Businesses Costs, Boosting the Economy (February 2013)
Fiscally Illiberal: State and Local Projects Cannot Create Jobs Responsibly (January 2013)
2012
Tax Reform in Texas: Lowering Business Costs, Expanding the Economy. (November 2012)
The Fiscal and Economic Impact of Franchise Tax Reform in Texas. November 2012
2011
The Enterprise Value Tax: What it Means for the Massachusetts Economy (December 2011)
The Massachusetts Health Care Reform Mandates: The Gaming Gamble (November 2011)
Massachusetts Health Care Reform stunts job growth and investment (September 2011)
Massachusetts Health Care Reform drives up insurance costs both public and private, (June 2011)
Why Massachusetts Should Spend Less on Education (June 2011)
Maine’s Biennial Budget: Tax Cuts to Spur Job Growth. (May 2011)
Why Massachusetts Should Double the Number of Charter Schools. (March 2011)
2010
60. The Economic Impact of Initiative 1098 in Washington State (August 2010, offsite)
Going Green with Energy in Massachusetts: Costly Mandates Will Hit Consumers, Business (October 2010)
Federal Health Care Reform is a Job Killer, (March 2010)
Massachusetts Fiscal Policy: The Legend v. the Facts. (January 2010)
The other side of Question 3: Abolition of sales tax means more jobs and less unemployment (October 2010)
2009
Massachusetts Sales Tax Hike Would Destroy 12,000 Jobs and $51 million in Investment (BHI FaxSheet, May 2009)
2008
On the other hand: Institute offers ‘best case’ scenario for an income-tax-free Massachusetts (October 2008)
2004
Cutting the Income Tax to 5%: An Affordable Boost to the Economy (May 2004)
2003
BHI Issues State Revenue Forecast for Massachusetts (December 2003)
Wishful Thinking about Corporate Tax Breaks (June 2003)
2001
Staying the course: No Need for Fiscal Fright in Massachusetts (November 2001)
Boston CPA will cost jobs (October 2001)
Sales Tax Facts: Revenue Gains and Job Losses in New Hampshire (March 2001)
2000
Improving the Generosity Rate: Charitable Tax Deduction Would Boost Charitable Giving in Massachusetts (October 2000)
Economic Answers to Question 4 (October 2000)
FaxSheet: Charitable Tax Deduction Would Increase Bay State Giving Substantially (April 2000).
The Economics of Tax Reduction: Clean Cut or Compromise (April 2000)
1999
Unemployment Insurance Reform Would Spur Massachusetts Economy (June 1999)
1998
New economic analysis shows bad budgeting costs states thousands of potential new jobs and investments (July 1998)
Economic analysis shows impact of Governor’s, House Leadership’s and Senate President’s proposals (March 1998)
Ohio Sales Tax Hike From 5% to 6% would Destroy 99,000 Jobs, Cut Capital by $8.8 Billion (January 1998)
1997
New Jersey’s 1994 and 1995 Personal Income Tax Cuts Led to 25,000 New Jobs, $2.1 Billion in New Capital (October 1997)
Tax Cut Proposal Would Create $21 Billion in New Spending (September 1997)
Iowa Tax Cut Would Create 44,000 New Jobs and Generate $1 billion in New Capital (February 1997)
1996
Mass. FY 96 Budget Surplus: Why the Good News Isn’t So Good and How to Make It Better (July 1996)
Unemployment Insurance Cut Would Add 15,000 Jobs to Massachusetts Economy (June 1996)
Massachusetts Personal Income Tax Cut Would Mean More Jobs, Increased Wages (February 1996)
1995
A Compassion Tax Credit (December 1995)
Corporate Tax Proposal Would Mean More Jobs, Higher Wages for Massachusetts Workers (October 1995)
Ensuring More Jobs For Massachusetts (May 1995)
BHI Predicts $81 Million FY-96 Tax-Revenue Shortfall (March 1995)
1994
The Weld-Cellucci Tax Plan: An Antidote For Federal Tax Hikes (August 1994)
Massachusetts FY-95 Tax Revenue To Reach $11.278 Billion (April 1994)
1993
Massachusetts FY-94 Tax Revenues Predicted to Reach $10,306.2 Million (April 1993)
Related Studies
2010
“TELling” it like it is: How Massachusetts could eliminate its structural deficit and still spend generously on safety-net programs (February 2010)
2008
Beyond Loopholes: BHI study suggests simplifying and lowering business taxes to 5.3% (April 2008)
2003
The New Sumptuary Laws: How Massachusetts Consumptions Taxes Keep the Poor Poor (April 2003)
2003
Holding “Taxachusetts” at Bay (revised) Policy Study PDF Format, (April 2002)
2001
New Economic Analysis Shows Boston Ballot Question 1 Will Cost Jobs (October 2001)
What New York Has Gained From Tax Cuts September 2001 (offsite)
Promoting Good Schools Through Wise Spending (January 2001)
1998)
The Economic Effects of Changing the Ohio Sales Tax: Estimates Using the BHI State Tax Analysis Modeling Program (January 1998)
1996
An Application of the BHI State Tax Analysis Modeling Program to the State of Oklahoma (December 1996)
An Application of the BHI Tax Analysis Model to the Massachusetts Mutual Fund Industry (October 1996)
Tax Credits for Charitable Contributions: Alternatives, Projections and Comparisons (March 1996)
1995
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due: A New Approach to Welfare Funding (December 1995)
1994
An Economic Model of Massachusetts Tax Policy (September 1994)
The Graduated Income Tax: Winners and Losers (July 1994)
The Grad Tax Debate: Down the Slippery Road to Serfdom (April 1994)
